21st birthday Surprise!
Serenity awoke early in the morning, she was now eight months pregnant and she was going to be due in a few weeks. But today was a special day, Serenity was finally turning twenty-one. She arose from her bed and stretched slightly, rubbing her belly gently. She smiled as she walked to her dresser. "What should I wear today? It's not like I can go out drinking or anything, so ill just wear this I guess." she pulled out a large grey thermal shirt that had belonged to Yugi and a pair of her pink sweat pants.
As she waddled her way to the kitchen, Joey was working quickly as if to meet a dead line for something. "Good morning big brother!" Her sudden appearance made Joey jump, "Serenity! Uhhh…g'mornin'…you're up early." She smiled, "I know, someone wouldn't let me get back to sleep." She said as she absentmindedly ran a hand over her belly. Joey smiled a bit and looked down at her belly, then he asked, "Serenity, honestly are you happy with Yugi? And are you happy with this baby?" Serenity took a seat in the kitchen as her and her brother talked. "Yes, Joey, I'm positive! Yugi makes me very happy and even tho this baby wasn't exactly planned..I'm very happy with her..or him as well." Serenity smiled at her brother as he set a plate of chocolate chip pancakes with banana slices topped with whipped cream in front of her. Her eyes lit up and looked up at Joey, he had a smile on his face, "Happy Birthday sis." She smiled, "Thanks Joey!" She began to eat her birthday breakfast Joey had always made for her ever since their mom taught him to cook. "Sure thing Serenity." They sat in silence for a few minutes and Joey noticed Serenity kept looking at her phone every few minutes, "Hasn't called ya today?" Referencing to Yugi, sadly Serenity shook her head." No, he hasn't…" Joey smiled sadly, "Don't worry your pretty lil head sis, He'll call, something probably just came up." She nodded, "Your right, I know he'll call." They smiled at each other and continued eating.
"Well First Sergeant Motou, your head injury looks to be just about healed. I'm happy to say you'll get your well earned leave time to go meet your new baby." Yugi sat up from his examination. He rubbed the back of his head as he looked up at the medic. "Really? I'm able to go?" Yugi sounded very enthusiastic, he honestly didn't believe he'd be able to leave due to how much time he'd had off already. The medic smiled, "Yes you can, it was nice of the colonel wasn't it?" He springed up from his seat and stood inches away from the nedic, "YES, it's GREAT!" he hugged the medic causing her to laugh. "You'd better get going First Sergeant; they won't wait on you long." She said looking at her watch. Yugi gasped looking at his own watch, "You're right! I gotta go, thank you ma'am!" The medic giggled as Yugi ran off the catch the next plane out. Before he went to the airport, he had an hour to spare, so he went to a jeweler store and looked at all the engagement rings, "Excuse me ma'am, I'll take this ring please." He pointed to a diamond ring, it was a Neil Lane Bridal 1 1/8 Carat t.w. Diamond Engagement Ring. The jeweler smiled and said, "That's one lucky lady." Yugi smiled and agreed naturally. She placed the ring in a small box and handed him the ring.A few hours later, Serenity, Joey and the others were celebrating her birthday in the living room, every so often she'd check her phone, /he still hasn't called, I hope he's okay…/ Tea noticed Serenity off in space. "Serenity, aren't you enjoying your birthday?" Serenity looked up at Tea and smiled, "Of course I am, it's just…Yugi hasn't called me all day, I don't know if I should be worried or upset." As she said this, the phone rang, Joey being the closest, answered it. "Hello?" he was surprised to hear who was on the other end. "Hey Joey, its Yugi.." -"Hey Yuge! Whats going on!" Yugi answered, "Joey I need you to do me a favor," Joey blinked, "Whats up man?" Yugi sighed as he smiled, "Joey, I'm on my way home, I need you to keep this from Serenity so I can surprise her. Okay?" Joeys eyes bugged as a wide grin appeared on his face, "No problem man! Awe, I cant wait ta see you! I miss you man!" Joey whispered, Yugi smiled, "I miss you to Joey, You have no idea. But ill be landing in Domino in a few hours, I gotta go okay?" Joey smiled, "Alright man, ill see you soon." Yugi nodded, "See you soon." And with that they ended the call.
"Who was that Joey?" Serenity asked, Joey stopped walking, he looked around the room avoiding his sisters innocent question. "Ahhhh….well ya see sis it was….ummm…nobody, wrong number." Joey rubbed the back of his head nervously. Serenity raised an eyebrow at joeys reaction, "Well okay Joey. Ifyou say so.." Serenity said sadly as she looked at her phone again the clock read 9:30.
Yugi's plane landed in Chicago for a layover. There, many other passengers boarded the plane. After about an hour or two, a vice came over the intercom, "Attention passengers of 818, We will be landing in Domino, New York in five minutes. Please remain seated and fasten your seatbelts." The voice over the intercom stopped and everyone did what they were told. Yugi sat back and relaxed in his seat. There was a little girl sitting in the seat one isle over from him, she looked quite sick, as she wore a knitted cap over a bare scalp. "Excuse me -man?" The little girl asked sweetly. Yugi looked over and smiled, "Yes?" The little girl smiled. "Are you Yugi Motou?" He leant over on the armrest, looked around suspiciously and winked at her, "I guess you caught me." She giggled at his silliness. "My names Elicia. Im a huge fan of yours, I watched your duels all the time!" Yugi smiled, "Well, it's very nice to meet you little lady." Yugi smiled at his little friend, until Elicia began to cough quite violently, Yugi's s,ile turned into a look of concern, "Are you alright?" Yugi had just noticed the girl didn't seem to have parents around. Elicia stopped coughing after having a drink of water, as she smiled, "Yes, im okay, ive had this for a while now." She said sadly, but still had a small smile on her face. Yugi looked at the ground, finding it suddenly interesting, then back to Elicia, "Where are your parents? If you don't mind me asking, Elicia seemed to perk up at the mentioning of her parents, "They are waiting for me in Domino. You see, I live with my grandparents in Chicago, and I'm going to New York for my cancer treatments.." She said that last part slowly and sounded sad. Yugi looked at her and smiled. "I know just from the time I've talked with you Elicia, that you're a strong girl who has a lot of faith, use that faith and hope you have and it may just come to good use." Elicia smiled, "You mean, if I hope, and keep my faith strong, I wont have cancer anymore?" Yugi saw the smile on her face, he couldn't tell her that, that was necessarily true, but he couldn't tell her she was wrong either, he was looking around until they heard, "Passengers of 818, we are now landing in Domino, New York. Thank you for choosing American Airlines and enjoy your stay in Domino, New York." Yugi looked back at Elicia as she held a small smile on her face, Yugi places a hand on hers encouragingly, they smiled at each other and got off the plane.
"Mr. Motou?" Elicia asked, Yugi smiled, "Please, Call me Yugi." Elicia giggled, "Yugi, would you mind helping me find my bags and, stay with me until I find my mommy and daddy?" Yugi looked at his watch, it was quite late and he really wanted to see Serenity and the others but he decided to help her. "Of course I can Elicia." After a few minutes of waiting by the conveyer belt, Elicia's pink suitcases came around, "Ah! There they are!" Yugi grabbed the two small suitcases and took off for the lobby where her parents should be waiting. They looked around as Yugi asked, "What do they look like?" Elicia smiled, "My mommy has long blonde hair, she usually wears it in a ponytail, and my daddy is tall and he had short black hair, he wears glasses and has a goatee!" Elicia giggled. Yugi rested a hand on his knee and pointed towards a couple an arm around one another and looking around, "Is that them?" Yugi could tell it was them from the way her eyes lit up, Elicia ran towards her mommy and daddy, as Yugi grabbed her bags, (what a gentleman!) "Mommy! Daddy!" Elicia yelled as she ran up to the couple, they were hugging each other as Yugi walked up putting her bags on the ground, Elicia's dad looked up at the man in ACU's and asked, "Can we help you?" Yugi took his cap off in respect of the elder man. But be for Yugi could say anything, Elicia stepped in, "Daddy, this is my friend Yugi, he talked to me on the plane and he taught me how to play duel monsters!" Her father smiled, "Did he now? Well, thank you sir for keeping an eye on my daughter." He said reaching out his hand, Yugi took his hand and shook it, "It was my pleasure sir, You have a very polite daughter, and talented and smart may I add." Yugi looked at his watch, it was almost one in the morning. "Well, it was very nice to meet you all, but I have to get going now, Elicia came up and gave him a hug, "Thank you for playing with me Yugi." This made Yugi feel all warm and fuzzy inside, he smiled, "Sure thing Elicia!" He pulled away from their hug keeping his hands on her shoulders and whispered in her ear, "I'll be praying for you everyday Elicia" He stood and walked away. Elicia watched him leave as tears ran down her face. "Good-bye Yugi…" she whispered to herself.
As Yugi was searching for his luggage, he heard a familiar voice behind him calling him name, "Yugi!" He turned to see Joey standing there. "Hey Joey!" They gave each other a hug, enjoying their friendship. What are you doing here?" Yugi asked, "Well, I just thought you might like a ride home instead of getting a cab. -"Thanks man! So, how is Serenity doing?" Yugi couldn't have sounded happier. Joey chuckled at Yugi's enthusiasm for the well being of his little sister. "She's doing great Yugi, she's at home sleeping now." Yugi smiled at the thought . "I can't wait to see her." They loaded Yugi's bags in the trunk of the car and drove the 20 minute drive to their house.
As they pulled into their driveway, Yugi stopped joey from getting out. "Joey, I want to ask you something.." Joey closed the door and listened, "Sure Yuge, whats up?" Yugi looked nervous, "Well, Joey I just wanted to know, what you'd think if i…" Yugi paused as he took a small black box out of his pocket, " – if I asked Serenity to marry me?" Joey looked at the beautiful diamond ring that he knew his sister would love. "Well Yugi.." Joey thought for a moment taking the box and examining the ring, "I'd be happy for you both, just take care of her man, she means the world to me…" Yugi's smile grew wider, (if that was possible.) "Thanks Joey!" Yugi couldn't stop smiling, he looked at the ring. "And, don't worry, Serenity and the baby are in good hands with me." They got out of the car and walked up t the house. Joey patted Yugi's back as he put his hand on the door knob. "Its good to have ya home pal.."
E.O.C
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